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Lung function testsSpirometry or lung function testing is carried out to comply with requirements under COSHH to provide regular health surveillance if a potential occupational asthma agent is present in the workplace.
A file is produced for each employee, with a management report providing a summary of results. We will refer for further testing if required. Hearing
and Health Care - Audiometry Testing
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Many industries use dangerous substances
in their procedures. These can lead to obstructive and/or restrictive
lung disease and so-called sensitisers can lead to occupational asthma,
a reportable disease. Industries with workers most at risk include
those dealing with paint, flour, glue, resins, wood, pharmaceuticals,
dyes, fluxes and detergents. Spirometry can detect early signs of
lung impairment, before a severe problem develops. It can detect deterioration
at an earlier stage than X-Rays and so is an ideal monitor and method
of prevention. Spirometry will also show signs of smoking and other
lung disease. 
The computerised test measures peak flow, lung volume and
airway resistance to identify the possible presence of either restricive
and/or obstructive patterns. The figures are adjusted for age, sex
and height of the individual.